Finding Her Voice: Trauma to Triumph w/ Arletta Allen

In this episode of the Convicted to Grow podcast, Coach Tressa interviews Arletta Allen, a motivational speaker and author, who shares her powerful story of resilience through poverty, prostitution, and abusive relationships. She stresses treating everyone with love and respect, regardless of background, and discusses the impact of childhood trauma. Recognized by her college professor, Arletta became a motivational speaker. She also shares her journey from trauma to motivational speaker and coach, emphasizing belief, supportive mentors, and breaking generational curses. Transitioning to entrepreneurship, she aims to help others find their voice, stressing the importance of creating safe spaces for healing and acceptance.

Takeaways

• Believing in oneself and borrowing the belief of others can be transformative.
• Having a supportive mentor or guardian angel can make a significant difference in one's life.
• Breaking generational curses and creating a new path for future generations is empowering.
• Sharing one's story and creating a safe space for others to share can lead to healing and growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
03:23 Guest Introduction
07:02 Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
11:40 Impact of Childhood Trauma
24:18 Seeking Validation and Toxic Relationships
28:17 Realization of the Power of Her Story
30:17 Discovering Her Calling
31:36 The Power of Belief
32:28 The Role of Guardian Angels
33:12 Overcoming Challenges and Defying the Odds
34:39 Breaking Generational Curses
36:02 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
37:00 Helping Others Find Their Voice
43:02 Creating a Safe Space for Sharing
45:23 Accepting and Healing from Trauma
49:11 Upcoming Events and Vision
55:23 Convicted to Grow